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Year : 2013 | Volume
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Efficacy of intraligamentary injections as a primary anesthetic technique for mandibular molars & a comparison with inferior alveolar nerve block
Richa Prama1, Leena Padhye2, Hitesh Pawar1, Narpatsingh Rajput3
1 Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Dr. D Y Patil Dental College & Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India 2 Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Dr. D Y Patil Dental College & Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India 3 Private Practitioner Khushi Dental Care, Mumbai, India
Correspondence Address:
Richa Prama Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Dr. D Y Patil Dental College & Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
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Aim: To compare the efficacy of intraligmentary injection and inferior alveolar nerve block in providing profound pulpal anesthesia for endodontic treatment of mandibular molars; and to compare the discomfort associated with each injection technique. Materials & Methods: Intraligamentary injection was used as a primary anaesthetic technique to anesthetize 20 vital mandibular molars that needed endodontic treatment and was compared to the pulpal anesthesia of 20 mandibular molars anesthetized using the inferior alveolar nerve block technique. Pain perceived by the patient was recorded based on VAS. Results: Lesser discomfort was associated with the intraligamentary injection technique. Conclusion & Clinical Relevance: The intraligamentary injection can be used effectively to anesthetize mandibular molars, as a primary anaesthetic technique, during endodontic treatment. Pain associated with insertion of needle and anesthesia achieved was acceptable. |
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